New shotgun...

[Commando]

About a month ago I got my new duck gun a benelli super black eagle 2, love that gun. Now I'd like to get a new upland gun. So with that what do you guys use/ like? I'd like a 20 gauge that can go up to 3 inch, haven't decided on 26 or 28 in barrel so I'm open to suggestion on that. I really like benelli but I am open to anything. As far as price goes I have no problem to save up for it but would like to keep it in the ball park of 1500 give or take some. This is gonna be a do all upland bird gun chukar, pheasants, quail, Huns. And go.

[AspenBud]

Benelli Ultralight

[CP]

CZ Upland Ultralight - you can get a 12g that weighs less than most 20s.

[Wacenturion]

26" barrel...........

[Old Dog]

I really like my Browning Cynergy Feather with 28" barrel.  Like all the light weight break action guns it has a considerable amount of recoil.  If I were in the market for new gun I would look at the new Bennelli Ethos.  The new recoil system in the stock is interesting.  I haven't had the opportunity to shoot one yet, so I don't if it is as effective as advertised. 

[birdhntr]

Take a look at the Franchi Instinct. I bought the 20ga last year and it is extremely light to carry and little recoil. Great shotgun!

[270Shooter]

I'd get a benelli m2

[birddogdad]

Benelli Ultralight

  and you will find it light enough to run with a 12Ga... I love mine~

[Commando]

thanks for the tips guys I will look at all of them. ive heard nothing but good things about the ultralight and the cynergy. I was thinking of trying to keep it to a auto but if a over under steels my heart who am I to argue! keep the tips coming guys

[birddogdad]

thanks for the tips guys I will look at all of them. ive heard nothing but good things about the ultralight and the cynergy. I was thinking of trying to keep it to a auto but if a over under steels my heart who am I to argue! keep the tips coming guys

the "purist" would want an O/U or SBS for upland, however, when I climb those damn mountains for chukar and get a couple hard earned flushes, I want that 3rd load... otherwise I too love my O/U's..... could always chamber 2 rounds!

[Commando]

Don't get me wrong bbd I do want a over under but like you said that third shot can really help. I am going to use this gun for chukar and that third *censored* will be most welcome if I can get it off before they are out if range.

[scottcrb]

in the market for the same thing tagging. i was looking at the cz redhead deluxe 28"

[Forks]

Benelli Montefeltro should get a look.

[merkelman]

thanks for the tips guys I will look at all of them. ive heard nothing but good things about the ultralight and the cynergy. I was thinking of trying to keep it to a auto but if a over under steels my heart who am I to argue! keep the tips coming guys

the "purist" would want an O/U or SBS for upland, however, when I climb those damn mountains for chukar and get a couple hard earned flushes, I want that 3rd load... otherwise I too love my O/U's..... could always chamber 2 rounds!

Get the auto loader. Take it from someone who has shotguns running out his ears. You want the 3rd shot! 

[AspenBud]

My thought on the matter...

The SBE is made to take abuse, buy a sling for it and use for chukar hunting and duck hunting.

Buy a light weight O/U and carry it cracked open with a pair of shells in it for pheasant and grouse etc. (assuming you have a pointing dog here). Take it from me, nothing scarier than getting tangled up in a clear cut full of slash and having to haphazardly toss a loaded autoloader and hope it doesn't go off in the direction of your dog as you fall.